Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Chromatography

Chromatography — practice question

A mixture containing four coloured dyes is tested by chromatography. The outcome is shown. Which alteration would make it possible to view the four coloured dyes separately?

  • AMeasure the $R_f$ values of the spots carefully.
  • BRun the chromatogram for a longer time.
  • CRun the chromatogram using a different solvent.
  • DUse a locating agent.

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